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KS53 BKX

2004 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,658 mi
Last recorded243,658 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Audi A498,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 BKX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 May 2019 243,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pad warning light on, but front and rear brake pads not worn

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring components

engine management light on

front tyres wearing edges

rear light lenses cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2018 235,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated attention required soon (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated attention required soon (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2017 224,588 miles

REAR TYRES GETTING CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 11 Mar 2016 209,608 miles

few lights on on the dash

slight corrosion on rear

Pass 6 Mar 2015 206,863 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 196,830 miles

Brake pad warning light on but all pads appear ok

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 175,263 miles

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2013 175,263 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

uneven wear on o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2012 147,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 147,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 125,362 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 89,326 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 78,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 63,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 49,151 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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KS53 BKX is a 2004 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 98,966 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS53 BKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS53 BKX registered?

KS53 BKX is a 2004 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is KS53 BKX safe to buy?

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